Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Babar Azam leads the resistance

Pakistan's fight on a wet third day in Hamilton was led by the general Babar Azam and his lieutenants Sarfraz Ahmed and Sohail Khan

27-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

Pakistan plan for speed, but play with lethargy

Picking four fast bowlers meant that Pakistan needed to make the most of the new ball and the morning conditions, but their catching let them down

26-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Amir's first over: three edges, a drop and a wicket

The Hamilton Test began with Mohammad Amir finding seam, swing, and three outside edges, all in the first over

25-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

Took the wind out of Pakistan's sails - McMillan

The hosts took the "wind out of Pakistan's sails" in the 21 overs on day one, said New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan

25-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

We have to bat aggressively on green pitches - Shafiq

The batsman feels being 'adventurous' on green pitches will be important for the team to score runs and backs Younis Khan to bounce back and get runs

24-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Taylor confident of coping with vision issues in Hamilton

Although he might face criticism if he fails in Hamilton, New Zealand's Ross Taylor felt confident in playing the upcoming Test after he was diagnosed with an eye condition that required an operation.

24-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan seek positive approach on spicy track

Another green track is expected to greet New Zealand and Pakistan at Seddon Park for the second Test

24-Nov-2016•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

Boult ruled out of second Test, Bracewell called up

New Zealand has been dealt another injury blow on the eve of the second Test with fast bowler Trent Boult ruled out after aggravating a right knee injury

24-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Wahab becomes weapon No. 1 in Australia'

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur speaks about the selection decisions facing the team ahead of the Hamilton Test, and looks ahead to the tour of Australia

23-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

SLC renews focus on club cricket, in bid to strengthen domestic cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced it will invest heavily in club teams, and improve the facilities available to them, to beef up the talent available to the national team

22-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Nicholls wary of Pakistan bowling revival in Hamilton

Henry Nicholls says Pakistan's seam attack and Yasir Shah's spin will present New Zealand with "different" challenges in Hamilton, given the conditions there

22-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

Hesson all praise for debutants Raval, de Grandhomme

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson isn't one bit surprised at how composed and assured Jeet Raval looked at the crease

21-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Christchurch most seam-friendly pitch I have played on - Azhar

Pakistan, however, repeated the surface was not out of the realm of challenges a professional cricketer can expect to face

20-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

'Our seamers were world-class' - Williamson

Kane Williamson has lauded his bowlers for their efforts on the third day, where they inflicted a 6 for 47 collapse on Pakistan to set up a win

20-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Taylor hampered by growth in left eye

An appointment with an eye specialist on Monday will determine if Ross Taylor will be fit in time for the second Test against Pakistan starting in Hamilton on November 25

20-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Misbah to miss Hamilton Test

Misbah-ul-Haq is expected to leave New Zealand on Sunday evening following the death of his father-in-law

20-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Wagner's milestone 'beyond wildest dreams'

Trent Boult and Tim Southee may be the spearheads of the attack, but on Saturday, it was Neil Wagner who first rattled Pakistan, and in so doing, beat his more illustrious team-mates to a milestone

19-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Pakistan grind brings no rewards

Pakistan resisted with a diligence embedded by the leadership of Misbah-ul-Haq, only this time it went horribly awry

19-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

De Grandhomme: New Zealand's new workaday hero

Colin de Grandhomme didn't spit fire or stare batsmen into submission, but broke a 65-year New Zealand record with uninspiring line-and-length diligence

18-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Pacers licking their lips looking at this surface - McMillan

A washed out first day in Christchurch is unlikely to prompt wholesale changes in strategy, because there is still "plenty of time left in the game", New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan said

17-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

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